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IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

MINUTES OF DECISION MEETING

JULY 12, 2010 – 1:30 P.M.

In attendance were Commissioners Jim Kempton, Marsha Smith and Mack Redford.

Commissioner Kempton noted that John Rosholt, attorney for the Northside Canal Company, was participating in the meeting by telephone.

The first order of business was approval of MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING on July 6, 2010. A vote was taken to approve the minutes as written.

The second order of business was approval of the CONSENT AGENDA:
2. Bryan Lanspery's July 8, 2010 Decision Memorandum re: PacifiCorp Schedule 191, Customer Efficiency Services Rate Adjustment Compliance Filing.
The Commission voted unanimously to accept Staff’s recommendation for item 2.
The next order of business was MATTERS IN PROGRESS:
3. Scott Woodbury/Rick Sterling's July 7, 2010 Decision Memorandum re: Extension of a Firm Energy Sales Agreement Between Idaho Power and Hazelton A, Case No. IPC-E-89-2.
Mr. Woodbury reviewed the Decision Memo. Commissioner Smith made a motion to extend the term of the existing Agreement with Hazelton A until December 31, 2010. Commissioner Kempton stated that the Commission should make it clear in its order that the utility needs to manage the timing of its contract termination dates more closely. A vote was taken on the motion and it carried unanimously.
Mr. Rosholt spoke briefly about their contract and stated they have their work cut out for them in the months ahead.
Commissioner Kempton asked if there were any further matters to discuss and Mr. Howell noted that the Commission still needed to discuss the complaint of Grace School District, which was an item on the agenda under Fully Submitted Matters at the June 28th meeting. Commissioner Kempton stated that it would be deliberated privately following the meeting.
There was no further business before the Commission and Commissioner Kempton adjourned the meeting.

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